RANK #413 / 1001 NAT · #17 / 41 GA · POP 59,100
1YR FORECAST: +0.8%
5YR OUTLOOK: +18%
Gordon County, Georgia, offers a blend of historical significance and natural beauty, with Calhoun serving as its county seat. Located in northwest Georgia along Interstate 75, it sits approximately an hour north of Atlanta and 45 minutes south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A notable local attraction is the Rock Garden in Calhoun, featuring over 50 miniature buildings crafted from various natural materials. The county also boasts outdoor recreation opportunities, including Salacoa Creek Park with its beach and fishing, and the hiking and biking trails at John's Mountain Wildlife Management Area. The community maintains a small-town atmosphere. Life in Gordon County often involves a mix of residents, including families, with many owning their homes. The public schools in Gordon County are considered above average. The local economy is experiencing a shift, moving from a traditional manufacturing base towards a more diverse industrial landscape. This includes growth in sectors such as industrial warehousing and distribution, attracting new businesses and contributing to a low unemployment rate.
Gordon County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +3.2% YoY, population +1.3%, wages +4.3%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
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Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks overvalued at 8.8x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: Homicide rates from CDC/NCHS vital-statistics mortality data — a multi-year average that stabilizes counts in smaller counties — compiled in the County Health Rankings 2025 release. Rates per 100,000 population; U.S. average ≈ 6.5. Grade reflects homicide rate relative to the national average. Learn more →
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CFL Flooring Manufacturing Facility
Creative Flooring Solutions (CFL)
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$70M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Gordon County scores 58/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#413). Median household income is $63,650 and job growth is running at +0.4%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Housing in Gordon County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $222,900 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.29, with rents averaging $937/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Gordon County's population is growing — up +1.3% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.4%). Home values shifted +3.2% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.54% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Gordon County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.